Difference between revisions of "Celiac sprue"
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lymphocytes is a nonspecific finding. It is seen in celiac disease; correlation with TTG | lymphocytes is a nonspecific finding. It is seen in celiac disease; correlation with TTG | ||
serology is suggested, if not done. | serology is suggested, if not done. | ||
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DUODENUM, BIOPSY: | |||
- SMALL BOWEL MUCOSA WITH INCREASED INTRAEPITHELIAL LYMPHOCYTES, VILLOUS | |||
ARCHITECTURE AND CRYPT ARCHITECTURE WITHIN NORMAL LIMITS, SEE COMMENT. | |||
- BRUNNER'S GLANDS PRESENT. | |||
- NEGATIVE FOR ACUTE DUODENITIS. | |||
- NEGATIVE FOR DYSPLASIA. | |||
COMMENT: | |||
Focally, there are approximately 50 lymphocytes/100 enterocytes. Increased intraepithelial | |||
lymphocytes is a nonspecific finding that may be seen in a number of conditions, including | |||
Helicobacter gastritis, Crohn's disease and a number of other autoimmune disorders. It is | |||
seen in celiac disease; correlation with TTG serology is suggested, if not done. | |||
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